2014 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 JD 95 WA 94 WE 91
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, August 2017

Very floral and fresh with dark berry, lemon rind and hints of cloves and spice. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a pretty finish of fruit, smoke, toasted oak and more spice. Better in 2019. Outstanding for...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, May 2019

From a cooler, more challenging vintage, the 2014 Ornellaia is nevertheless a beautiful wine. Based on 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc brought up in 70% new oak, it has...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2017

To be released in May 2017, the 2014 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia reverts to a style and personality that we have not seen in a long while. The wine shows a tight, silky and determined approach that reminds us of the...
WE 91

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

Toast, underbrush, tobacco leaf and cassis aromas lead the nose. Reflecting the cool wet vintage, the palate is austere and lighter bodied than usual but still elegant, offering raw cherry, pomegranate, licorice and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Bolgheri
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia is a Bolgheri estate which lies in the heart of Tuscany's coastal region, Maremma, also home to Sassicaia. The estate is one of the icon wineries of Italy, producing some of the finest Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc in Tuscany, grown in the alluvial, volcanic, and marine-based soils which comprise the region’s terroir.

Founded by Marchese Lodovico Antinori in 1981, Ornellaia’s first vineyard plantings were in 1982 and the new winery started operations with the 1985 vintage. Robert Mondavi and Marchesi de' Frescobaldi became co-owners of the estate in 2002, but since 2005, the estate has been exclusively owned by Marchesi de' Frescobaldi.

Grapes which are not designated for the winery’s flagship Bordeaux-styled release Ornellaia, one of the first Super Tuscans, are "declassified" to the production of Le Serre Nuove, which usually has more Merlot, and sees less oak influence. The winery produces several other labels, including Le Volte, a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a Sauvignon Blanc, Poggio alla Gazze, and Ornus, a sweet, late harvest wine from Petit Manseng.

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia also owns the Masseto winery and estate, which produces an equally world-renowned and lauded single-vineyard Merlot.

The desire to nurture the estate’s exceptional qualities has shaped Ornellaia’s philosophy since the beginning. The flagship wine Ornellaia is one of the first and finest Super Tuscans, a cuvee of Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

The 2014 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia is a remarkable red wine from the renowned Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy. Crafted by the esteemed producer Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, this wine is a blend of various grape varieties, making it a proprietary blend. With its deep red color and elegant label, it exudes sophistication and allure.

Upon pouring, the wine reveals its tightly wound and silky nature, a characteristic reminiscent of the Ornellaias made under the estate's previous ownership with the Marchese Lodovico Antinori in the mid-1990s. This vintage showcases the unique qualities of the 2014 growing season, with the advanced age of the vines and their extensive root systems preserving the fruit quality despite a cool summer and late harvest.

The nose is greeted with an array of sweet fruit nuances, including blackberry and dark currant, accompanied by hints of spice, leather, and tobacco. These aromas create a multi-dimensional bouquet that entices the senses. On the palate, the wine offers a medium to full body and firm, silky tannins that provide a smooth and refined texture.

Notable wine critics have praised the 2014 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia for its exceptional qualities. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, noting its beautiful saturation and dark appearance, as well as its acidic prickle that ensures a lengthy drinking window of ten to fifteen years. James Suckling awarded it a score of 95, highlighting its floral and fresh characteristics, along with its pretty finish of fruit, smoke, toasted oak, and spice.

Despite the challenging vintage, Jeb Dunnuck commends the 2014 Ornellaia, rating it 95. He praises its classy cassis and black cherry fruits, accompanied by notes of saddle leather, dried flowers, and spicy oak. The wine exhibits solid mid-palate depth, beautiful balance, and a great finish, making it a seamless Ornellaia to enjoy over the next 15+ years or more.

Toast, underbrush, tobacco leaf, and cassis aromas dominate the nose, as mentioned by Wine Enthusiast, which awarded the wine a score of 91. The palate reflects the cool, wet vintage, offering an austere and lighter-bodied profile than usual. Raw cherry, pomegranate, licorice, and ground pepper flavors intertwine with tight, close-grained tannins, suggesting that the wine will benefit from several more years of aging to fully unwind.

The 2014 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia is a wine that embodies the essence of Bolgheri, showcasing the unique characteristics of the region and the exceptional craftsmanship of its producer. With its complexity, elegance, and potential for aging, it is an outstanding choice for wine enthusiasts and collectors alike.